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Richard Holmes visits Britain's historical sites. He travels to Naseby, where, in 1645, King Charles I lost the decisive battle of the English Civil War.
In 1645, Charles I lost his struggle against parliament during the decisive clash of the English Civil War. Professor Richard Holmes follows the campaign that led to the Battle of Naseby, starting at the king's headquarters in Oxford. On the battlefield itself, he is able to touch the past, as metal detectors unearth musket balls buried for more than 350 years. Members of the Sealed Knot Civil War Reconstruction Society demonstrate the lethal power of the musket and the pike.
Last on
Wed 29 May 2024
19:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Holmes |
| Director | Keith Sheather |
| Series Producer | Mark Fielder |
Broadcasts
Fri 28 Nov 1997 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England- Wed 6 Oct 2010 19:30
- Fri 14 Mar 2014 13:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two HD, England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Scotland only
- Wed 29 May 2024 19:30
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